The Big Opera Mystery
An interactive musical detective story designed to give families and young people a thrilling first taste of live opera.
An expert thief is on the loose, and the audience must step in to help solve the case. Bring your thinking caps, magnifying glasses and best crime-solving skills for a mystery like no other. The main suspects are iconic characters from the world of opera, and it is up to young detectives and their families to uncover the truth together.
This operatic extravaganza features dynamic live music performed by a full symphonic orchestra, bringing legendary classical characters and dramatic plot twists to life in an approachable, high-energy format.
Created especially for young audiences and families, this interactive performance offers an engaging, hands-on introduction to the magic of live opera, theatre and orchestral music.
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